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5 Biggest Philadelphia 76ers Free Agency Rumors Heading Into June

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5 Biggest Philadelphia 76ers Free Agency Rumors Heading Into June

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When this summer’s free agency period begins, the Philadelphia 76ers will be able to do a number of things. The 76ers could continue to take the slow approach when it comes to their rebuilding project and only bring back the players that they are familiar with. However, with plenty of money to spend, they could also attempt to bring in some of the market’s biggest names. With June now here, here are the five biggest 76ers free agency rumors.

5. The Return of K.J. McDaniels

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5. The Return of K.J. McDaniels

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The No. 32 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, K.J. McDaniels' NBA career got off to a nice start. However, despite being a top contender for the NBA's Rookie of the Year Award, the 76ers traded McDaniels to the Rockets at the trade deadline in exchange for a second-round pick and Isaiah Canaan. Now a free agent, there is speculation that in the ultimate Sam Hinkie move, the 76ers will bring back McDaniels after swapping him for multiple assets.

4. Ish Smith Likes Philadelphia

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4. Ish Smith Likes Philadelphia

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Another impending free agent that the 76ers could bring back is point guard Ish Smith. After signing with the team last February, Smith became the 76ers' most reliable player at the position. Smith has already said that he really likes it in Philadelphia and hopes to return. But that may be hard for him to do, as Tony Wroten is returning from injury and the 76ers are likely to take a point guard with the No. 3 overall pick.

3. Restricted Free Agents Could Spark Rebuild

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3. Restricted Free Agents Could Spark Rebuild

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Entering this offseason, the 76ers have not only plenty of open roster spots, but also plenty of money to spend. With head coach Brett Brown looking to put an end to the losing next season, general manager Sam Hinkie could try to finally provide him with some quality talent by throwing as much money as he can at restricted free agents such as Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and Kawhi Leonard.

2. Pierre Jackson Could Rejoin Team

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2. Pierre Jackson Could Rejoin Team

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After tearing his Achilles while playing for the team last summer, the 76ers signed former D-League sensation Pierre Jackson to a one-year deal worth a guaranteed $ 400,000 as a sign of goodwill. Now cleared for basketball activities, the 76ers are reportedly interested in bringing back Jackson who has been working out with the team over the past week.

1. Veterans Interested In A Return

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1. Veterans Interested In A Return

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Despite being much older than most of the 76ers roster, both Luc Mbah a Moute and Jason Richardson have expressed interest in returning to the team next season. Although they clearly have no long-term future with the team and their roster spots should be allocated for younger players, the 76ers could be interested in bringing both men back in some sort of veteran leadership role.

Greg Sacidor is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter
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